John Shepard, PA-C
NPI 1952958548 · Physician Assistant · Knightdale, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Shepard, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Knightdale, NC (NPI 1952958548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952958548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-09364 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
911 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 272 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 201 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 90 | $87 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 54 | $54 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 53 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 128 | 63 |
| Meloxicam | 128 | 122 |
| Celecoxib | 86 | 65 |
| Prednisone | 81 | 78 |
| Gabapentin | 76 | 44 |
| Baclofen | 58 | 32 |
| Methylprednisolone | 51 | 49 |
| Etodolac | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1540 Purdue Dr Ste 200Fayetteville, NC 28303-5510Phone: (910) 630-1112Fax: (910) 425-1110
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-08-20
- Last updated
- 2025-08-11
- Certified
- 2025-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Shepard's NPI number?
- John Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952958548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Shepard's specialty?
- John Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Shepard located?
- John Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 6807 Knightdale Blvd Ste C, Knightdale, NC 27545-6563.
- What is John Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Shepard is (919) 217-5510.
- Does John Shepard accept Medicare?
- John Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — John Shepard's NPI (1952958548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.